The GTO was assembled at the Fremont, California plant in December 1965 and was originally sold in Placerville, California. This GTO was one of 11,311 GTO convertibles produced for the model year. This GTO was built with the 389ci “WT Code” V8, optioned with the four speed fully synchronized transmission, dual exhausts, deluxe wheel discs, special 7 blade fan and fan clutch, chrome air cleaner covers, chrome rocker arm covers, and the Safe-T-Track rear axle. Additional options include windshield washer & dual speed wipers, visor vanity, inside tilt mirror, outside remote control mirror, door edge guards, soft ray windshield, and back up lamps. A comprehensive frame-off restoration was completed in 2001 to original specifications, including a rebuilt engine and gearbox that had additional transmission and clutch refurbishment in 2006. The current owner purchased the GTO in 2007 adding about 7,000 miles and meticulously maintained the GTO. The Pontiac is accompanied by the original ownership manual, window sticker, history card, maintenance records, and a spare tire. 

The Pontiac wears Burgundy Red Poly paint (code N) with good gloss and depth, presenting in great overall condition with only minimal areas of wear from normal use. Signature stacked headlights and the split recessed grille are in very good condition, reinforcing the model’s instantly recognizable front-end design. The white convertible top operates via power retraction and presents in great condition, complementing the single hood intake and wraparound taillights, which function as intended. The overall exterior presentation reflects careful stewardship and restoration quality that enhances long-term value. 

The Pontiac features Parchment front bucket seats and a rear bench in excellent condition, paired with black carpet and black rubber floor mats that are in excellent condition. The wood veneer dash and a period-correct Pontiac AM radio. The Pontiac is equipped with a power-adjustable driver’s seat, deluxe steering wheel, center console, dual horns, and fully functioning fan, heater, and courtesy lighting. The cohesive interior presentation supports the Pontiac’s dual appeal for show presentation and enjoyable open-air touring. 

The Pontiac is powered by a WT-code 389 c.i. in V-8 engine with the coveted Tri-Power induction, rated at approximately 335 horsepower. The engine serial number is 633211 with WT stamped on the front of the block and the casting number shows correctly as 9778789. Power is delivered through a four-speed manual synchromesh transmission with Hurst shifter. This GTO has a Flowmaster dual exhaust and an Edelbrock manifold with chrome valve covers and air cleaners. The GTO has its original 3:23 Safe-T-Track limited-slip differential, and the GTO has Delco Moraine self-adjusting drum brakes for all four wheels. The tires are Hercules MRX IV 215/75R14. February 2026 inspection confirms the Pontiac remains in great mechanical order. The restoration work and subsequent servicing position the Pontiac as a strong-driving example that balances authenticity with usability. 

For more information and details, please call or text Kendi Brown at +1.623.404.9042 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com.

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Refinished in sporty Matador Red paint, the quality of the paint is near flawless with an incredible depth and clarity. The ceramic coat over the clear coat makes this unique red hue really shine, while keeping the quality of the paint as maintenance-free as possible. This tribute has all of the expected physical trademarks of a GTO Judge. These include the brand new and correct “Judge” vinyl graphics, Judge badges, and the painted high rear deck spoiler. The endura front bumper fits beautifully and enthusiasts will love the working hood mounted tachometer. Other tasteful upgrades to the exterior include tinted glass all the way around, custom billet door handles, American Racing chrome alloy wheels with wide Nitto high performance tires.

The interior of this coupe received even more attention than the exterior. While the intention of the exterior styling was to appear as a muscle car, the interior has a much more modern flair. The custom black leather interior is offset well with red accent stitching everywhere. Corbeau racing style black leather bucket seats hold the driver and passenger in place and appear as new. Matching the seats are a custom headliner, door panels and new square weave carpet. We love the red stitched diamond patterns used throughout the interior.

A custom built six point roll-bar all allude to the power and performance that awaits the driver in the engine bay. Added amenities include a Vintage Air AC system, custom molded and designed center console, and a full size Pioneer audio/video head unit with JL Audio speakers. The driver will also notice the AutoMeter white face gauges and Ididit steering column. One item that won’t be noticed, but is a welcome addition is the Dynamat heat and sound insulation layered throughout the car. Opening the trunk, you’ll notice the custom finished trunk with GTO badge.

All of the exterior and interior changes that were made to this coupe would be all for naught if it weren’t for the performance upgrades. Supplying the power to this Judge is a custom built 5.7 liter LS1 mated to a Tremec T56 6-speed manual transmission. This combination offers plenty of power and each shift of the short throw shifter is quick and precise through the gears. Opening the hood, you are treated to a neat and tidy engine bay without wires and a few custom upgrades. Between the custom headers and stainless steel dual exhaust with Spintech mufflers, everyone around will be treated to a powerful modern muscle sound. A quick-ratio steering box, oversized sway bars in the front and rear, adjustable front and rear coil-over shocks and Global West tubular A-arms and a fully boxed frame allow this muscle car to move more nimbly around a track or around curves than ever before. Stopping power is aptly provided by Wilwood power disc brakes at all four corners, including slotted and drilled rotors with 6-piston calipers in the front.

Included in the sale are a soft touch indoor car cover and battery tender.

A professional appraisal was recently completed and has been uploaded to the listing page on our website. For details and information, please call, email or text Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com. This Pontiac can be seen at our Phoenix Showroom.

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This was a well optioned GTO when new, with features on the Trim Tag as well as the PHS documentation.  The features include:

• GTO-only automatic transmission
• Air Conditioning (Tri Comfort)
• Power steering
• Power brakes
• Power Bucket Seats
• Center Console
• Front Retractable Seat Belts
• Tilt Steering Wheel
• Tinted glass
• Red-Stripe Tires
• AM Radio
• 3.08 differential
• Deluxe wheel covers and side mirror

In 1997 the GTO was repainted in its original Starlight Black livery by Cunningham Auto Body in Independence, MO. It has very nice luster and gloss and still has some residual orange peel making it look factory correct.  There are several small areas where there are light scratches and some chips that have been touched up.  The chrome and stainless all look original and are in good to very good condition.  There are no dents in the paint or the chrome and the stainless only has light scratching from normal use.

The interior appears to be all original in its medium red vinyl power bucket seats with red carpeting.  The interior is in very nice condition for being original.  The dashboard is in great shape with its engine turned detailing.  There are no cracks in the dash pad, although the steering wheel has a few cracks.  There are auxiliary gauges that have been added below the dashboard that work well and appear appropriate.

The venerable 389 CID V8 was completely rebuilt on December 10, 1991 by Mann Speed Specialty in Independence, MO.  Every component of the engine was bought new using the original correct block.  It was then upgraded to a true 1964 tri-power (with correct Rochester 2 Jet carburetors” from its original four-barrel carburetor giving it (360 hp). Based on the paperwork in the file, the engine would have accumulated about 48,000 miles since the rebuild.  The engine has the correct 1964 389 casting number of 9773155 and is date coded January 23, 1964.

The engine and carburetors are completely dialed in and the car cold starts with ease.  We have the PHS documentation and the GTO seems all proper (colors and features) and correct except it was born a 4-barrel carburetor car with the upgraded Tri-Power added later and the red line tires are now radials (Coker Classics, date coded 2001 with little use and in excellent condition).

This GTO was built at the Pontiac, MI plant during the fifth week of January, 1964. By 1991, this GTO was owned by Dr. Ron Huffman, who has taken care of it since.  It had accumulated 97,623 miles from new.  For the first ten years, Dr. Huffman and his wife used the GTO regularly as a fair-weather driver (using it as their convertible).  Since about 2009, this GTO has had limited use solely as a collector car.  In the past 20 years it has averaged about 100 miles per year.

We have just finished detailing the car and we had a full mechanical inspection performed.  This GTO fires right up even when cold and performs very well.  The steering and brakes function as they should and the car is a delight to drive.  We did light cleaning and painting of the undercarriage. The passenger side rear body mount is broken and should eventually be repaired.  The car otherwise was undercoated when new and is largely otherwise very solid and rust free.  We installed a new air conditioning compressor and converted it to 134a Freon, and the system works great.

This GTO is ready for driving as well as showing. This GTO comes with a file of about 30 years of receipts documenting the past restoration and maintenance work. It also comes complete with an original sales brochure, owner’s manual, warranty booklet, convertible top operations manual and service manual.  The physical condition of this GTO is between a No. 2 and No. 3, but the fantastic ownership history, great color combination and the abundance of original factory options give a 20-25% increase in values.  Data points include the following:

Hagerty Value for No. 2 Condition (Tri-Power)          $125,000
Hagerty Value for No. 2 Condition (4 Barrel)               $79,900
NADA Guide for High Retail                                          $120,500

This is an all “numbers matching” GTO with all the right specs in the best colors. For more details, please call, email or text Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com. This GTO is available for inspection at our Phoenix, AZ showroom.

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This is a well optioned GTO with features including: The four-speed manual transmission, vacuum gauge, Rally gauges, the wood steering wheel, power steering, the rare rear window defroster, limited slip differential and, of course, the upgraded tri-power engine (360 hp). Every nut and bolt was touched and restored. We have the PHS documentation and the GTO seems all proper (colors and features) and correct except it was born a 4 barrel carburetor car with the upgraded Tri-Power added later.

Thatcher Jones and his wife have been the owners for nearly 30 years. They looked for about a year for the right GTO to restore. He bought a rust bucket convertible in Colorado and learned the hard way how not to restore a goat. From that harrowing experience, he looked for a much better GTO to restore.

He found this coupe, which was purchased new in Arizona and lived a charmed life. He took it down to bare metal and there was absolutely no rust anywhere, except for the battery tray (which was replaced). The former owner had removed the original engine because he wanted to preserve it in his garage while he used the car with a 400 cu in engine that he installed. The car, of course, is now reunited with the fully rebuilt original engine (more details below).

Thatcher then restored every component in the car to as-new in the mid 1990’s. Since then, it has accumulated about 500 miles. This was originally a WT Code and has been upgraded to the desirable “WS” code which has the most desired performance upgrades. He completely rebuilt the engine and reinstalled the original date coded venerable 389 cu in (360 hp) engine along with the original tri-power triple carburetors. Every component is correct to the car except the radiator, which while conforming to the car is an updated model. He bought virtually every part from the Pontiac experts at Performance Years (now Ames Performance Engineering). We have files with stacks of receipts documenting the restoration. There are the original stampings everywhere on the car. Attesting to the provenance of the car.

This GTO was built in the Fremont, CA plant during the third week of June, 1965. The black vinyl interior (Trim Code 213-30) is gorgeous with very few imperfections. The paint was beautifully refinished in the correct and original Burgundy (Code NN). The car would score very well in competitive concours events.

We have just finished detailing the car and we had a full mechanical inspection performed. We rebuilt the three carbs and had them dialed in, replaced the timing chain and assembly and fully serviced the car. Since we acquired the GTO, we have rebuilt the engine with all new pistons, rings, bearings, rods, etc. We have also added a modern Vintage Air air conditioning and heating system. This GTO is ready for driving as well as showing. This GTO comes with a file FULL of receipts, about 3-4 inches thick, documenting the past 29 years of restoration and maintenance.

Hagerty Value for No. 2 Condition (Tri-Power) $103,000 (+15% for 4 speed)
Hagerty Value for No. 2 Condition (4 Barrel) $64,500 (+15% for 4 speed)
NADA Guide for High Retail $82,200

This is the right car, rust free, full concours restoration, all “numbers matching”, all the right specs in the best colors. For more details, call, text or email Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or sales@classicpromenade.com. This car is available for inspection at our Phoenix, AZ showroom.

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The first owner was a woman from San Bernardino, CA (now deceased). The car was bought new on May 5^th, 1967 from Mission Pontiac Company in San Bernardino. The first owner took exceptional care of the car and enjoyed it for 41 years until she sold it to a pharmacist in Mission Viejo, CA in 2008. The pharmacist set out to make it a fantastic sympathetically restored car that could be enjoyed on trips to the office, tours or concours events. In 2008 he commenced a complete cosmetic restoration of the car from the frame up.

The paint and body work are absolutely fantastic. Certainly the best we have seen on a muscle car. The livery is done in the original Silverglaze metallic with a new black cordova top. All the moldings and gaskets are new and were done to perfection. All of the body panels are beautifully aligned and straight. The paint has been thoroughly rubbed out and is a smooth as one will find- far, far better than when the GTO was new! The previous owner stated that all the chrome and moldings are new or replated, however a couple of the trim pieces appear to us to be very nice originals.

The interior is done extremely well. The rare bench seat is hard to find. The door panels, seat coverings, carpet, headliner, visors are all new and perfect and are done to showroom standards. The glass is all perfect with no scratches or cracks. Everything works as it should, including the clock and the air conditioning.

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The odometer reads 58,000. We are uncertain as to the total mileage. Although the gas pedal is close to perfect the brake pedal shows some wear. We have provided close up photos for your review. The 400 cubic inch V8 has the original four barrel carburetor producing 335 HP. The engine, transmission and rear end are all original matching numbers.

The car is equipped with the original factory options, including power steering, power brakes and air conditioning. The Rally Sport rims are beautifully restored and the red-line radials make it handle like a dream! The chassis is all original and excellent. The under carriage is clean and proper but had not been painted. We prefer this as it shows what a remarkable car this was to begin with!! For concours showing the engine compartment could use some detailing. For the most part this is not a concours rotisserie-type restoration. Instead, it is a sympathetic restoration (as-needed) to make the car nearly new in every respect while keeping some original unrestored features to show off how the car has been kept all its life!  The only modifications from stock known to us are the installation of  redline radials (rather then bias ply tires) a cluster of a few below dash gauges and a Pontiac aftermarket AM/FM stereo cassette player.

The Hagerty Value Guide shows that a No. 1 car sells for $69,800 and a No. 2 car sells for $55,400.  Our experience is that a documented California “black plate” car in exceptional condition sells for one grade above its condition.  Meaning this should be priced at a No. 1 level.  Read their value:  http://www.hagerty.com/valuationtools/HVT/VehicleSearch/Report?vc=87060

This is a rare and special opportunity to buy a true rust free beautifully restored “black plate” California GTO. These are getting incredibly hard to find and are increasingly leaving the US. Don’t let this go! For more information please call Harry Clark at +1.623.404.9042 or email us at sales@classicpromenade.com.  The GTO is located at our Wine Country facility in Temecula, CA.

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